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Topics include Adopting the Final Millage Rate, Adopting the Final Budget for FY23, and Approving the FY23 Fleet Program.

The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public engagement helps to build a stronger sense of community, increases valuable discussions, and decreases division.

A final budget hearing will take place beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Details of the items on the agenda are listed below.

• The Financial Services Department will present an overview of the final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This will conclude the special budget meetings that have been held since July 2022 focused on the FY 23 budget. 
• The Financial Services Department will present an overview of the final State Road 100 Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.  
• The Financial Services Department will present an overview of the fiscal year 2023 fleet replacement and purchase program. City staff has strategically worked to secure the best value by piggybacking on other state and national contracts, sole source agreements, and competitive bids.

Public Comments will be opened at the beginning and end of the business meeting in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes and pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures. Each speaker will approach the podium, provide his/her name and may speak for up to 3 minutes. Comment cards are available for contact information in order for staff to follow up with each speaker. 

Meetings of the Palm Coast City Council typically occur three times per month. A 6 p.m. business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, a 9 a.m. workshop meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, and a 9 a.m. business meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place in the Community Wing at City Hall at 160 Lake Avenue in Palm Coast.

Business meetings and workshops are open to the public and both are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel. Meeting agendas for all public meetings are posted in advance of each meeting on the City’s website. All agendas can be viewed here.

If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-3713. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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